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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The sculptor Christos Riganas has died

Sculptor Christos Riganas has passed away at the age of 82, leaving behind a significant body of work closely associated with Kalamata, Greece.

Feb 28 • 11:26 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Renaissance for Sweden's Greatest Sculptor of All Time

The article discusses a major exhibition and associated works celebrating the life and art of Johan Tobias Sergel, a pivotal figure in 18th-century European art.

Feb 28 • 10:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Latvian Sculptor Viktorija Pelše Has Passed Away

Latvian sculptor Viktorija Pelše has died, with a farewell ceremony taking place in Riga.

Feb 26 • 14:42 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gustav Kraitz died – created Wallenberg monument

Swedish sculptor Gustav Kraitz, known for his work on the Raoul Wallenberg monument in New York, has passed away at the age of 99.

Feb 26 • 09:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Anish Kapoor conquers Venice. An exhibition of monumental works in a 16th-century palace

A major exhibition of sculptor Anish Kapoor's works opens in a restored 16th-century palace in Venice as part of the 61st Venice Biennale.

Feb 20 • 14:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Seaküla Simson: the president said that you have so many decorations, does mine even fit anymore?

Seaküla Simson discusses her numerous awards and decorations as a renowned sculptor and her experiences in preparing for a special event.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Chillida in Madrid, 25 years later: the great artist of democracy in Spain

The exhibition "Eduardo Chillida: Dreaming Space" opens at the Conde Duque Center in Madrid, showcasing the lesser-known early works of the famed sculptor Eduardo Chillida.

Feb 18 • 05:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

He was able to converse with stone and honor its laws. Remembering Juraj Gavula (1942 – 2026)

Juraj Gavula, a Slovak sculptor, creatively expressed his childhood memories and emotions through his sculptural works, reflecting a deep connection to his roots in a small village while making a name for himself in Bratislava.

Feb 17 • 11:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Valentine's Day Atmosphere Created by Sculptor Kārlis Īle's Ice Heart in Kuldīga's Old Town

A large ice block brought from Riga is being transformed into a heart sculpture by sculptor Kārlis Īle in Kuldīga, delighting locals and visitors, especially as part of a Valentine's Day event.

Feb 14 • 14:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Valentine's Day Mood Conjured by Ice Heart Created by Sculptor Kārli Īle in Kuldīga

A large ice block weighing approximately one and a half tons was transformed into a heart sculpture in Kuldīga, attracting local residents and guests to witness the process.

Feb 14 • 14:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Campaign: There is always a clever worm behind it

The Austrian sculptor Erwin Wurm is featured as the 101st 'clever head' in the long-standing image series of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

Feb 13 • 10:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Gondwana Project: how the sound sculptures of Daniel Papaleo connect continents

The Gondwana Project, developed by Argentine sculptor Daniel Papaleo, features sound sculptures that create a multi-sensory experience by combining visual art with music and natural sounds.

Feb 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Domenico Sepe Dialogues with Canova

A contemporary sculptor, Domenico Sepe, pays homage to Neoclassicist master Antonio Canova through a unique art book project presented at the Museo Civico di Bassano del Grappa.

Feb 11 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alan Coveña, the sculptor who made art the economic sustenance of his family in Durán

Alan Coveña is a 31-year-old sculptor from Durán, Ecuador, whose art inspired by movies and video games has become the main economic support for his family.

Feb 7 • 15:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

With hands that once held a hammer, sculptor Franjo von Almen carved the snowy mountain... Milan's first gold medal glory

Swiss alpine skier Franjo von Almen won the first gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in the men's downhill event.

Feb 7 • 13:18 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The Sea of Skokino is a border, a grave, and a measure of European humanism

An exhibition titled 'Measure of the Sea: Octagon NMMU' by sculptor Stjepan Skoko has opened at the Zagreb space of the National Museum of Modern Art, showcasing a monumental installation originally designed for Bosnia and Herzegovina's presentation at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024.

Feb 5 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard recovers a 15th-century statue stolen nearly 50 years ago in Palencia

The Civil Guard, in collaboration with the Italian Carabinieri's Cultural Heritage Protection Command, has recovered a 15th-century polychrome wooden sculpture attributed to the famous sculptor Gil de Siloé, which was stolen from a church in Palencia in 1979 and detected while being auctioned for 5,000 euros.

Feb 4 • 15:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Golden Trump Standing Seven Meters Tall to Welcome World Leaders? Crypto Investors Ordered a Giant Statue, Sculptor Seeks Remaining Funds

A nearly seven-meter tall golden statue of Donald Trump, named 'Don Colossus', is set to greet world leaders at the upcoming G20 summit in Miami after crypto investors commissioned its creation.

Feb 4 • 10:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

In the heart of Athens, the iconic work 'Aeolian' in collaboration with the Takis Foundation

The Municipality of Athens, in cooperation with the Takis Foundation, unveils an iconic artwork by the renowned sculptor Takis in a bustling city area to celebrate the artist's 100th birthday.

Feb 3 • 12:10 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Unjust Trial in Russia: Artist Jacques Tilly Refuses to Be Silent

Jacques Tilly, a sculptor and carnival float builder from Düsseldorf, remains unfazed by the ongoing trial against him in absentia in Moscow for alleged defamation of Russian state organs, asserting his commitment to continue his work as usual.

Feb 3 • 08:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Five Years Later, the Museum That Changed the Pulse of a Fashion Beach

The article discusses how the MACA, led by sculptor Pablo Atchugarry, has become an inclusive cultural center in Uruguay, hosting various exhibitions and festivals since its inception.

Feb 2 • 20:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Where the beauty of Kokořínsko meets bloody history. Follow the traces of sculptor Václav Levý and discover the haunted Mordloch

The article explores the Kokořín region, highlighting its blend of beauty and dark history, focusing on the sculptures of Václav Levý and the eerie site of Mordloch.

Jan 31 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Rachele Bianchi was the first sculptor to create a public work in Milan

Rachele Bianchi, the first artist to create a public sculpture in Milan, is celebrated for her work 'Personaggio,' which serves as a tribute to female travelers and workers arriving in Milan, coinciding with a century since her birth.

Jan 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Four brothers were killed in a Ustaše camp, but this artist did not agree to despair

The exhibition 'Vojin Bakić: Principle of Hope' opens in Bjelovar on January 29, 2026, celebrating the life and work of the prominent Croatian sculptor Vojin Bakić on the 110th anniversary of his birth.

Jan 12 • 16:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

A Head of Franco Returned by Messenger: The Struggle Between a Sculptor and the Provincial Government of Álava in 1947

As the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death approaches, the Provincial Government of Álava is engaged in an investigation to revoke any remaining honorary titles from his regime.

Jan 10 • 20:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Renowned sculptor and glass artist Václav Cigler has died at 96

On Thursday, renowned sculptor, visual artist, and educator Václav Cigler passed away at the age of 96, as announced by his son Jakub Cigler.

Jan 10 • 13:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Italian genius in the service of Citroën. His ideas were radical, but masterpieces

Flaminio Bertoni was an influential Italian sculptor and car designer who made a significant impact on the automotive industry with his radical designs for Citroën vehicles.

Jan 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Sculptor Václav Cigler has died at the age of 96. He was the first in history to use optical glass to create an artwork

Renowned sculptor Václav Cigler, noted for being the first to incorporate optical glass in his art, has passed away at the age of 96.

Jan 10 • 06:57 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

On the Death of Hubertus von Pilgrim: Sculptor of Memory

The article honors Hubertus von Pilgrim, a Berlin-born sculptor known for his impactful memorials commemorating the death march of Dachau concentration camp prisoners post-World War II.

Jan 5 • 14:40 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

‘He significantly influenced the public space of Šumperk.’ Sculptor Jiří Jílek to receive honorary citizenship posthumously there

Sculptor Jiří Jílek is set to be awarded honorary citizenship in Šumperk for his significant contributions to the city's public space.

Jan 4 • 20:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Academic sculptor arrested for threatening wife: "I have a gun, I will kill you"

Prominent Croatian sculptor Radivoje Jovičić has been arrested after threatening his wife amid reports of their marital breakdown.

Jan 2 • 13:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Famous Sculptor Ends Up in Remetinec for Threatening His Wife: I Will Douse You with Gasoline and Set You on Fire, and Kill You!

Radivoje Jovičić, a renowned sculptor, has been placed in custody for threatening his wife during their divorce, despite previous conditional sentences for similar threats.

Jan 2 • 12:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

PHOTO Life of Mate Meštrović in Pictures: Departure of the Great Historian, Diplomat, Journalist...

Mate Meštrović, son of the renowned Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović, is remembered as a key figure in maintaining Croatian political thought abroad, having taught modern European history at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.

Dec 31 • 17:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Russia sues German sculptor for ridiculing Putin

A Russian court has postponed the criminal proceedings against German sculptor Jacques Tilly for caricaturing President Vladimir Putin in his carnival floats.

Dec 30 • 21:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Russia is suing a German sculptor for mocking Putin

A Russian court has postponed the criminal case against German sculptor Jacques Tilly due to his carnival floats featuring caricatures of President Vladimir Putin.

Dec 30 • 20:44 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

I had a great desire to become a sculptor, and sculpture speaks a second language; says Emerita Pansowová about leaving Slovakia

Sculptor Emerita Pansowová, who moved to Germany shortly after graduating from high school, discusses her artistic journey and current exhibition, 'Grey Gold: Touch' at the Gallery of the City of Bratislava, which is part of a long-term project exploring generations of female artists in Central Europe.

Dec 30 • 08:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

In the Imagined Worlds of Juan Muñoz

An exhibition at the Prado Museum explores sculptor Juan Muñoz's engagement with past masters and contemporary reinterpretation of art heritage.

Dec 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The painter, visual artist, and sculptor Michalis Katzourakis has passed away

Michalis Katzourakis, a prominent painter, visual artist, and sculptor, died on Christmas Eve, with the funeral to take place on December 30 at Saint George's Church in Melissia.

Dec 26 • 22:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Life & Tech

On Christmas Eve, painter and sculptor Michalis Katsourakis passed away

Renowned painter and sculptor Michalis Katsourakis has died on Christmas Eve, leaving a legacy in the art community.

Dec 26 • 20:00 UTC

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